December weather forecastBethel, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bethel, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
In Bethel, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bethel, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bethel, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Bethel, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Bethel is 4.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bethel, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Bethel, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bethel, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Bethel, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Bethel, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Bethel, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bethel, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bethel, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bethel, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bethel, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Bethel, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bethel, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Bethel, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September and October (5mi).
